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Highlights
- Discover Tasmania's premier attraction: the Port Arthur Historic Site.
- Relish a convenient transfer to the site in an air-conditioned bus with no hassle involved.
- Learn about significant landmarks from Hobart to Port Arthur during your journey, thanks to your friendly driver.
- Explore every corner of Port Arthur, now regarded as an open-air museum, at your leisure.
Your Experience
Begin your adventure with an air-conditioned bus ride departing from the pickup point at 10:30 AM, heading towards Port Arthur over a journey of 1.5 hours. Along the way, enjoy engaging stories and insights about significant landmarks shared by your friendly driver. Arriving at 12:00 PM, you'll have four enriching hours to explore this historic site.
Port Arthur is renowned as a former convict settlement and holds UNESCO World Heritage status over its expansive 146 hectares. Key attractions include the convict-built church, Point Peur Church, and the Prison Colony Site—each offering unique insights into history. During your visit, you have options to join guided walking tours or take in a serene cruise to the Isle of the Dead. Walking tours are available at 12:30 PM and harbor cruises commence at 1:40 PM; booking ahead is recommended for these experiences.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Air-conditioned transportation throughout your journey
- Food and beverages
- Guide for the tour
- Admission cost to Port Arthur
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Must Know
- Air-conditioned transport is included for a comfortable journey to Port Arthur.
- Arrive at your designated pickup point by 10:30 AM on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday from September 19th, 2021 onwards.
- Contactless payments and online bookings are required; ensure you have completed these steps prior to arrival.
- All guests must bring face masks for safety as part of COVID-19 precautions.
- Keep a safe distance from other visitors (2 meters apart) and use hand sanitizers provided upon request.
Ticket Delivery
My Tickets
- Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
- Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
- Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.
- If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
Meeting Point
- You can redeem your tickets directly at Pennicott Wilderness Journeys.
- Address: Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia.
- The meeting point is located near Mawson Place Park.
- To locate the meeting point on Google Maps, simply search for - Pennicott Wilderness Journeys.
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Getting There
- The nearest bus stop is City Interchange Stop #D4.
- The stop is just 4 minutes away from the meeting point.
- Buses #725, #726, #731, and more will get you there.
Validity
This ticket is valid for the working hours of the day on the date selected during checkout.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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